Whether you want to travel to Spain or to any other European country, this article should be of great interest to you. You see, in a very short time, the already well-known visa to travel to Europe, the ETIAS form, will finally come into force. In this article, we are...
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How to Avoid Taking the Spanish Citizenship Exams: Exam Exemption
Obtaining Spanish citizenship requires passing two important exams: the CCSE and the DELE A2. Two exams that allow the foreigner to demonstrate that she is sufficiently rooted in Spain to become a citizen. However, in certain cases, the foreigner/applicant has the...
Main Errors That Can Reject Your Spanish Citizenship Application
If you would like to get Spanish nationality without extra requests by the government and without having to resubmit your application from 0 since it has been rejected... this post is for you. Next, we will analyze the 7 most frequent errors or reasons that could...
How to Bring your Parents to Spain with You
Would you like to bring your foreign parents to Spain? Then keep reading. In this article you will find all the available options to get a residence permit for your ascendants and bring them with you to Spain. Discover the differences in terms of requirements and...
Taxes on Pensions in Spain
If there is one question we get frequently at our offices, that is about pensions and their associated taxes. But in this article, we solve them all. What's next is a complete guide regarding taxes on pensions in Spain. We will answer once and for all if you actually...
Main Reasons that Can Get Your Entry to Spain Rejected
It can be very expensive. You arrive in Spain after hours and hours of flying, thrilled about your upcoming adventure and with your trip fully prepared. The border police requests all the necessary documents and, as you have not read this article carefully, they do...
The Law of Democratic Memory Extended
Good news! On October the 5th, the Law of Democratic Memory was approved in the Spanish Senate, the last step before its final publication and entry into force; which will enable thousands of Spanish descendants to obtain citizenship in the country. In this article...
Immigration Offices in Barcelona
Do you need to carry out your immigration procedure but are not sure which is the immigration office you should attend to? Where are they located and how can I get there? And most importantly, how can I make an appointment? In this article you will find the complete...
Entrepreneurs Law 14/2013 in Spain: Visas, Advantages and Requirements
In 2013 a new immigration law was published in Spain that would revolutionize the way in which foreigners can obtain residency in the country. This law, known as the Entrepreneurs Law or Law 14/2013, allows the attainment of different types of visas under much more...
Residency for Researchers in Spain
When a foreigner will start R+D+i (research and development) or similar project in Spain, the residency for research is the permit that the company or university must apply for in order to bring the non-EU citizen to the country. Although it is not one of the most...
Self-Employment Visa in Spain
Would you like to get your residence and self-employment permit or visa successfully and avoid any setbacks or even a rejection during your application? Then continue reading. In this article we will analyze all requirements in detail and we will explore some expert...
Administrative Silence for Your Immigration Application in Spain
If you have submitted or are about to submit your immigration application, this article is of real interest to you. Because you will have to face the possibility that the immigration office does not issue any response within the given deadline, and that will mean that...
Expulsion Criteria in Spain for Foreigners
What happens if I am stopped by the police and I am in an irregular situation, and will I be expelled from Spanish territory? These are some of the questions that cause most concern to foreigners who are in Spain without a residence permit. Throughout this blog we...
Grandchildren Law in Spain: Citizenship as a Descendant of a Spanish Citizen
The Grandchildren Citizenship Law or Law of Democratic Memory has been extended and you can still apply for it. This allows children and grandchildren of Spaniards to obtain Spanish nationality directly, without the need to live in Spain for any minimum period of...
How to get your Social Security Number in Spain
If you want to start working in Spain, benefit from the public healthcare system or receive unemployment benefits (as well as many other procedures), you will need to get your Social Security number. In this article, you will find out how to do it step by step, why...
Extended Family for the Family Reunification Visa
Would you like to bring your relatives with you to Spain but you can't through the general family reunification procedure? Then keep on reading. Thanks to the extended family reunification, you can bring your uncle, brother or sister, nephew, niece, grandchildren, and...
New Arraigo for Studies in Spain: How it Works + Requirements
Since arraigo for studies (or arraigo para la formación in Spanish) has been included in the immigration regulation, it has now become much easier to obtain a work and residence permit in Spain if you are under an irregular status. The new arraigo by training...
Certificate of Resident or Non-Resident in Spain
The resident (or non-resident) certificate is the document that allows foreigners to justify and accredit (as well as verify) their residency periods in Spain, as well as the types of residence or stay they have had in Spain since they arrived in the country, and the...